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2014: Live Debates at the Belle

The League of Women Voters candidate debates. At 6:30 p.m. the ND Agriculture Commissioner Debate and at 7:30 p.m. the U.S. House of Representatives Debate. October 23, 2014

To discuss the debates, Tweet using #NDdebate

by Jason Heupel 10/24/2014 12:31:02 AM

3rd & 7 37yd

I'll be live-tweeting during the ND Ag Commission debate b/4 helping to moderate the US House debate. Use #NDdebate to join @bistrib convo.

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:13:48 PM
Watch the debates at the Belle Live and join the discussion. #NDDebate bit.ly/1yr4EH6

by bistrib via twitter 10/23/2014 11:15:17 PM
Good evening and welcome to the ND Ag Commissioner debate between Doug Goehring and Ryan Taylor. #NDdebate Watch @ bismarcktribune.com/debate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:32:34 PM
Candidates opening statement will be top 3 issues. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:33:19 PM
Taylor top 3 issues: Rail access, balancing ag and energy development and leadership in the Ag department. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:33:52 PM
Goehring top 3 issues: Regulate and advocate for ag, ag and energy development, preventing federal overreach. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:35:16 PM
Question 1: Farm Bill. What do you like, dislike? What would you change or improve? #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:35:45 PM
Goehring: Good: livestock support programs, crop insurance, mitigate and managing risk. Bad: Crop insurance restrictive. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:36:57 PM
Taylor:Good: permanent funding. Bad: Process left ND farmers wondering if they would really have a Farm Bill. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:37:53 PM
Goehring: A lot of farmers are getting frustrated and wanting to pull out of the program all together. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:39:53 PM
Taylor: Part of the Ag Commissioner's job is to tell the story of ND ag and to clarify Farm Bill for ND farmers. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:40:33 PM
Question 2: EPA Waters of the US proposal is concerning. What is the proper role for federal regulation? #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:41:43 PM
Taylor: EPA rule as proposed, this is not the way to go about regulating waters. Opposed to rule. People want clean water. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:43:07 PM
Goehring: Can look at EPA and FDA rules as onerous. We have worked with EPA. We need to step up early on. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:44:23 PM
Taylor: North Dakotans look out for each other on a rather personal basis. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:45:48 PM
Goehring: We have come to the consensus that we do need to push back and make our wishes known. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:46:14 PM
Goehring: Examples of promotion: Social media, Hunger Free ND, outreach programs. Have to tell the story of the ag diversity in ND #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:49:14 PM
Question 3: ND Ag department is part regulator, part promoter. Where is the greatest need and opportunity?

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:49:20 PM
Taylor: Regulation side is good for business to have a level playing field. Promotion show how ND ag sustains us in our lives. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:51:14 PM
Goehring: If you are going to promote, you need first-hand experience: meat, milk, crops. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:51:49 PM
Taylor: Emphasizes experience in animal health and ag economics. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:53:10 PM
Question 4: Ag Commissioner is on Industrial Commission. Are you happy with the direction of this group, or should it change? #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:55:08 PM
Taylor: Ag needs to be championed on Industrial Commission. Mentions his Landowner Bill of Rights. Can develop energy &protect ag. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:56:13 PM
Goehring: Industrial Comm. has had many challenges. Mentions his pipeline reclamation and inspection program. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:57:32 PM
Taylor: Oil spill is bad, but it can be cleaned up. Saltwater spill will sterilize ground for a generation or more. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/23/2014 11:58:34 PM
Goehring: Flow meter and pressure gauge provide a false sense of security. Must find better pipeline monitoring technology. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:00:51 AM
Question 5: How does the Ag Commissioner communicate the value of ND agriculture to ND citizens. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:01:39 AM
Goehring: How do you make it personal? If you can make the story personal, that gets people's attention. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:02:27 AM
Taylor: As we focus on energy, make sure we don't lose sight of agriculture. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:03:55 AM
Taylor: Economists talk about Dutch Disease. Nat gas boom meant Dutch agriculture was neglected over the life of the boom. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:04:32 AM
Goehring: We need to make people see how important agriculture is to their bottom dollar. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:06:17 AM
Taylor: Ask energy partners to use pipeline space that they have currently in order to free up more rail. #NDdebate

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:07:03 AM
Question 6: What are your views on the current corporate farming law? #NDdebate #NDPol

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:07:58 AM
Taylor: Strong system of family ag in North Dakota. Bank of ND is unique. Extend credit. Partner w/ local lenders. #NDdebate #NDPol

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:08:48 AM
Goehring: Has concerns on opening corporate farming law. Would rather see us tweak it and modify it. #NDdebate #NDPol

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:09:37 AM
Taylor: Once a bill is proposed, you can't just open it up a little bit. Who knows how it will come out of the legislature #NDdebate #NDPol

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:12:11 AM
Goehring: There are opportunities to provide help for equipment, livestock, buildings. Keep law closed, open other avenues #NDdebate #NDPol

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:12:59 AM
Each candidate will have 60 seconds for closing statement. #NDdebate #NDPol

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:13:58 AM
Taylor: Exercise your right to vote. Historic time in ND. Need strong leader to navigate this time. #NDdebate #NDPol

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:14:45 AM
Goehring: ND is the envy of the nation. Will continue to support those initiatives which best support ND. #NDdebate #NDPol

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:15:56 AM
US House debate will begin at 7:30 w/ @kevincramer @fargojack @SinnerforND . Won't be livetweeting, will be asking questions #NDdebate #NDpol

by cathrynspry via twitter 10/24/2014 12:19:29 AM
Getting underway here at the Belle Mehus! #NDdebate #NDPol

by George Sinner via twitter 10/24/2014 12:37:37 AM
"This race is about honesty, integrity, and character." Strong opening from George #NDPol #NDdebate

by George Sinner via twitter 10/24/2014 12:41:34 AM